micropoise [µP] Unit Converter

Definition of micropoise [µP] unit

The micropoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one millionth of a poise. It measures a fluid’s resistance to shear flow and equals 10^-7 pascal-seconds in the SI system.

History of micropoise [µP] unit

The micropoise emerged from the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system, where the poise was established as the unit of dynamic viscosity. Named after French physicist Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille, the poise reflected his studies of fluid flow in narrow tubes. The micro- prefix denotes one-millionth, making the micropoise convenient for expressing very small viscosities. It appeared in older scientific, engineering, and industrial references, especially for gases and light oils. Although SI units now favor the pascal-second, micropoise values remain in legacy data and specialized technical contexts.

Applications of micropoise [µP] unit

Today, micropoise is mainly encountered in legacy viscosity tables, laboratory records, and technical literature. It can describe low-viscosity gases, fuels, lubricants, and process fluids, allowing convenient comparison with historical measurements. Engineers may also use it when interpreting older specifications or converting values to pascal-seconds for modern calculations and digital databases.

Complete list of micropoise [µP] unit conversion

• pascal second [Pa*s] = 10000000 micropoise [µP]
• kilogram-force second/square meter = 98066500 micropoise [µP]
• newton second/square meter = 10000000 micropoise [µP]
• millinewton second/sq. meter = 10000 micropoise [µP]
• dyne second/sq. centimeter = 1000000 micropoise [µP]
• poise [P] = 1000000 micropoise [µP]
• exapoise [EP] = 1.0E+24 micropoise [µP]
• petapoise [PP] = 1.0E+21 micropoise [µP]
• terapoise [TP] = 1.0E+18 micropoise [µP]
• gigapoise [GP] = 1.0E+15 micropoise [µP]
• megapoise [MP] = 1000000000000 micropoise [µP]
• kilopoise [kP] = 1000000000 micropoise [µP]
• hectopoise [hP] = 100000000 micropoise [µP]
• dekapoise [daP] = 10000000 micropoise [µP]
• decipoise [dP] = 100000 micropoise [µP]
• centipoise [cP] = 10000 micropoise [µP]
• millipoise [mP] = 1000 micropoise [µP]
• nanopoise [nP] = 0.001 micropoise [µP]
• picopoise [pP] = 1.0E-6 micropoise [µP]
• femtopoise [fP] = 1.0E-9 micropoise [µP]
• attopoise [aP] = 1.0E-12 micropoise [µP]
• pound-force second/sq. inch = 68947572931.684 micropoise [µP]
• pound-force second/sq. foot = 478802589.80336 micropoise [µP]
• poundal second/square foot = 14881639.435696 micropoise [µP]
• gram/centimeter/second = 1000000 micropoise [µP]
• slug/foot/second = 478802589.80315 micropoise [µP]
• pound/foot/second = 14881639.435696 micropoise [µP]
• pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)] = 4133.7887321376 micropoise [µP]